Thunder Basketball Podcasts

• #85: Debunk the Dunk

  February 3, 2012

  Was the Clippers matchup a preview of the Western Conference Finals?

• #84: Just That Good

  January 27, 2012

  Are Thunder fans getting unrealistic expectations because of an easy schedule?

• #83: Westbrook Aboard

  January 20, 2012

  Has Westbrook earned a max contract extension?

• #82: The Loss of Eric Maynor

  January 10, 2012

  What impact will the loss of Eric Maynor have on the Thunder?

• #81: The Lockout Still Stinks

  January 1, 2012

  Will the lockout cause one of your hosts forget the Thunder for good?

• #80: Season Three Spectacular

  May 28, 2011

  Reviewing the Western Conference Finals and the most important season in Oklahoma City Thunder history.

• #79: Age Before Beauty

  May 22, 2011

  Breaking down Game 3 of the 2011 Western Conference Finals

• #78: Ri-Dirk-ulous

  May 19, 2011

  Down 0-1, what adjustments can the Thunder make to win the Western Conference Finals?

• #77: The Proof is in the Playoffs

  May 13, 2011

  Are the Thunder on an easy path in the playoffs? Why is Westbrook vilified?

• #76: Bear Down

  May 5, 2011

  The Grizzlies and Thunder dominate games 1 and 2, respectively. Which game reflected reality, and which was a fluke?

• #75: Rocky Finish

  April 29, 2011

  The Thunder finish off the Nuggets 4-1. Who’s next?

• #74: Advantage Thunder

  April 22, 2011

  Why the Thunder are up 2-0 and what to expect in Denver

• #73: 2011 Nuggets vs Thunder Playoff Preview

  April 15, 2011

  Analysis of the OKC Thunder’s upcoming match up against the Denver Nuggets

• #72: Why We Win

  April 12, 2011

  When is it OK to tank?

• #71: False Cumulative Impression

  April 9, 2011

  Why is the Thunder offense slumping and would they be better off with the third or fourth seed in the playoffs?

• #70: Let ‘Er Rip

  April 1, 2011

  A verdict on Kevin Durant’s rip move

• #69: It’s a Trap!

  March 25, 2011

  We discuss the true nature of the stars of the Thunder universe

• #68: Kiss Me, I’m Okie: Sweet Heat Defeat

  March 18, 2011

  The Thunder take down the Miami Heat and extend their win streak to 5

• #67: Fan Interview with Zeb Benbrook

  March 15, 2011

  Manager of Welcome to Loud City. Fixture in Section 101.

• #66: Not Afraid to Bring It

  March 11, 2011

  Kevin Durant asserts himself both on and off the court

• #65: Return of the Thunder Lightning Round

  March 4, 2011

  Will Jeff Green become “the one that got away”?

• #64: Fan Interview with Barrett Bray

  February 28, 2011

  Barrett Bray, creator of SergeGotRobbed.com.

• #63: What’s Green and White and Fled All Over

  February 25, 2011

  How the Thunder’s roster changes after trading Jeff Green, et. al. Also, the possible downsides of acquiring Kendrick Perkins.

• #62: Is It Tinker Time?

  February 18, 2011

  Michael proposes two changes to the Thunder starting lineup. Blayne disagrees.

• #61: How to Speak Thunder

  February 10, 2011

  What do the Magic, Jazz, Heat, and Thunder have in common?

• #60: The Kevin Durant Show

  January 28, 2011

  Kevin Durant elevates his game with his first buzzer beater

• #59: Please Approach the Bench

  January 21, 2011

  A plan to keep Jeff Green as a member of the OKC Thunder

• #58: West v. Westbrook

  January 15, 2011

  Does Russell Westbrook deserve to be an All-Star?

• #57: High Rise or Cliff Dive?

  January 8, 2011

  Why has the Thunder’s record improved while their stats have declined?

• #56: 2011 Thunder New Year’s Resolutions

  January 1, 2011

  The top 6 resolutions for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2011.

• #55: Dallas Mav-wrecks

  December 29, 2010

  Contrasting the Dallas Mavericks to the Oklahoma City Thunder

• #54: So-So Sefolosha?

  December 17, 2010

  Is Thabo’s offense enough? Should we expect more?

• #53: The Curse of Serge Ibaka

  December 10, 2010

  An investigation into preventing free throws.

• #52: Russell Westbrook or Chris Paul?

  December 3, 2010

  A comparison of the raw abilities of Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul.

• #51: Boos and Charity

  November 24, 2010

  Why do we boo after the replay confirms the ref’s call?

• #50: Tabasco

  November 19, 2010

  How have the Thunder improved since collapsing against the Spurs?

• #49: Going Green or Green Going?

  November 5, 2010

  What Jeff Green means to the Thunder and why they are struggling.

• #48: Running the Bulls Out of Town

  October 29, 2010

  Michael and Blayne celebrate 2010′s opening night win.

• #47: Thunder Forecast – Can We Take the Heat?

  October 13, 2010

  What does our preseason loss to the Heat mean?

• #46: Best of the 2010 Schedule

  August 23, 2010

  Each host picks three “can’t miss” home games and explain why those games are important to us.

• OKC ThunderCast Hosts Profiled in Thunderland Series

  August 16, 2010

  Brent, Blayne, and I are featured in Thunderland, the Thunder’s Fan Spotlight.

• #45: Thoughts on LeBron’s State of the Union Address

  July 9, 2010

  What do Lebron James and the Ancient Greeks have in common?

• #44: Thunder 2010 NBA Draft

  June 25, 2010

  The Thunder shake up the NBA draft with bold trades and a few million dollars.

• #43: Learning by Losing

  May 4, 2010

  Were the Lakers a bad playoff matchup for the Thunder?

• #42: The Westbrook (R)Evolution

  April 25, 2010

  Westbrook’s evolution into a Playoff Point Guard.

• #41: Dream Season Recap

  April 19, 2010

  We recap the dream that has been the 2010 regular season.

• #40: The Biggest Thunder Fan

  February 23, 2010

  I’m the biggest Thunder fan because…

• #39: Thunder, All Stars

  February 15, 2010

  A little love for our non All-Star stars.

• #38: The Haunting, The Loss, and New Traditions

  January 15, 2010

  Ghosts, Overtime Losses, and Fan Traditions.

• 2010 Thunder Resolutions

  January 1, 2010

  Our thoughts on this year’s Thunder resolutions.

• #36: Good Stuff, Maynor

  December 30, 2009

  How does Eric Maynor fit into the Thunder lineup?

• #35: TSU Department of Rebounding

  December 23, 2009

  TSU professors introduce a new course for the Thunder.

• Interview with Rumble

  December 13, 2009

  Our mischievous Bison “speaks” for the first time.

• ThunderClap: December 5, 2009

  December 5, 2009

  A ThunderClap 4,000 points in the making.

• #34: Rocket Science

  December 1, 2009

  Stuffing and mounting the Bucks; shot down by the Rockets.

• ThunderClap: November 28, 2009

  November 28, 2009

  This week’s ThunderClap honors defense.

• #33: Thunder Highlights

  November 21, 2009

  Important events and developments from the young season.

• OKC ThunderCast Partners with Welcome to Loud City

  November 15, 2009

  We have been reading Welcome To Loud City, a Thunder blog, for quite a while and we met Zorgon at a game early last season. We have respected his writing and style and thought that this season we could combine our efforts with his to provide you with the best possible coverage of the Oklahoma [...]

• ThunderClap: November 13, 2009

  November 13, 2009

  The first ThunderClap for a first round draft pick.

• #32: Key Factors to Success

  November 10, 2009

  What three factors differentiate a losing effort from a victory?

• ThunderClap: November 5, 2009

  November 5, 2009

  Jeff Green earns our first ThunderClap of the season.

• #31: We Can Beat Anyone

  November 3, 2009

  Confident swagger or team delusion?

• #30: Five Reasons for Optimism

  October 28, 2009

  What are the five areas that could propel the Thunder?

• #29: Five Reasons for Concern

  October 27, 2009

  What are the key areas the Thunder need to improve?

• #28: How to Grow a Dynasty

  October 21, 2009

  Whose growth plan should the Thunder follow?

• #27: On Guards!

  October 7, 2009

  How will Brooks play so many quality guards?

• 10,000 Downloads!

  October 4, 2009

  10,000 downloads and counting!

• #26: The Officials Lockout

  September 29, 2009

  Replacement refs means war on the floor?

• #25: Nick Collison’s Twitter Trouble

  August 18, 2009

  Discussion of Nick Collison’s confrontation with Jim Traber.

• #24: A Farewell to Guards

  July 28, 2009

  The Thunder trade Wilkins and Atkins to the T-Wolves.

• #23: Thunder 2009 NBA Draft

  June 26, 2009

  The hosts weigh in on the success of the Thunder’s first NBA Draft.

• #22: Season-End Spectacular

  April 29, 2009

  The ThunderCast Troika sum up the inaugural season.

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 21 — The Great “Impresti”

  April 8, 2009

  The Thunder Troika offer a warm welcome to newcomers on the team, as well as discussing Presti’s magic, fans’ hope, and the season’s winding down.  Don’t miss the hotly contested Thunder Lightning Round Four.

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 20 — AWOL 3-Ball

  April 1, 2009

  The guys discuss the Thunder’s lack of a perimeter game and defense, and give a unique ThunderClap!

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 19 — The Great Griffin Debate

  March 24, 2009

  Tune in for “radical” ideas on the 2009 draft, the thrilling second installment of Thunder Lightning Round, and a nod to our good friends in the Thunder organization.

• OKC ThunderCast Editorial 2 — Young Guns

  March 18, 2009

  In a special editorial segment, Brent shares his exuberance about the Thunder’s impressive victory over the Spurs.

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 18 — Serbian Style

  March 11, 2009

  Hosts debate the notion of a professional Red River Rivalry, discuss our latest rookie of the year candidate, and issue the first installment of a new game, the Thunder Lightning Round.

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 17 — Super Subs

  March 4, 2009

  Brent, Blayne, and Michael discuss the unorthodox, but surprisingly good, lineup Coach Brooks has been forced to use as a result of injuries to Kevin Durant and Jeff Green.

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 16 — The Wild, Wild Week

  February 27, 2009

  In a very special ThunderCast, the hosts wax wise on Rumble, Chandler, Thabo, and more.  Also, hear “Thunder Roll,” the latest Thunder anthem written and recorded by Blayne.

• Episode 16 is Coming Soon to a Computer Near You

  February 23, 2009

  Hey, Thunder Fans! So much has happened between our last podcast and today. A near blockbuster trade, new faces on the roster, and the debut of our mascot, Rumble! We wanted to let you know that we are working on Episode 16 and plan to release it later this week. We will cover all these [...]

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 15 — Winning Horse and Launching Bison

  February 17, 2009

  The Thunder Troika discuss All-Star Weekend, the upcoming mascot, and rumors leading up to the trading deadline.

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 14 — An Earl-y Preview of the Bus’o'Hate

  February 11, 2009

  The Thunder Troika ruminates on Earl Watson’s contributions to the team and look ahead to the Thunder’s road trip against the Lakers and Trailblazers.

• Diary of a Thunder Fan – February 5, 2009

  February 5, 2009

  Hey, Thunder Fans. We thought it might be fun to try something a little different. So we present to you the first entry in a new blog series: Diary of a Thunder Fan. Dear Diary – What a crazy dream last night! I just had to write it down before I forgot it. There I [...]

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 13 — Cracks in the Mason-ry

  February 4, 2009

  Brent, Blayne, and Michael measure the impact the loss of Desmond Mason will have on the Thunder and what moves the team should and should not consider making to compensate.

• Predictions Update

  January 29, 2009

  Listeners of the show know that each week Michael, Blayne, and I make a prediction for the upcoming week’s games. This week the predictions are covering four games (Nets, Grizzlies, Jazz, and Kings), so I thought it might be nice to provide a midway update on where we stand. Michael predicted that the Thunder would [...]

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 12 — Golden-Boy Over Golden State

  January 27, 2009

  The Thunder Troika discuss miracles and disaster on the west coast, and issue a fun ultimatum to Warriors’ coach Don Nelson.

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 11 — Thunder on the Rebound

  January 20, 2009

  The Thunder shake things up with their first ever win streak and two week’s worth of .500 play. The Thunder Troika discuss the catalysts to winning, changing expectations, and how we can all become the best fans in the NBA.

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 10 — I Dream of Chucky

  January 12, 2009

  The Thunder Threesome dissect the latest trades and speculate on what may be imminent. We also relive the exciting victory over the Bulls last Saturday, a new kind of loss is revealed, and Blayne shares a special dream.

• New Kid from the Bloc

  January 6, 2009

  After 2 weeks of courtship, proposal, and immigration procedures, Nenad Krstic will dress for the Thunder when they take on the Knicks tonight. We’re all hoping that he will fill one hole on our roster, a legitimate big man. But even as he dons Thunder blue for the first time, several questions remain in the [...]

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 9 — The Win Streak That Wasn’t, and a Welcome to Curly

  January 5, 2009

  Thoughts on the last-second loss to the Nuggets in a game where everything else went right. Getting to know big number 12, Nenad Krstic, and the restricted free agency process.

• Thunder New Year’s Resolutions

  January 1, 2009

  Happy New Year, Thunder fans! A change of year represents a chance to reflect and redirect, so we at OKC ThunderCast collaborated to create resolutions we feel the Thunder should make for the 2009 part of this season. We will develop a mascot with a creative name and theme. With this season firmly in the [...]

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 8 — Playing to Opponents’ Levels, Beating Around the Bosh, Growing a Fan Culture

  December 26, 2008

  The Thunder Troika battle for position on the Raptors win and the weekly predictions, and offer their take on the state of the Thunder state.

• Merry Christmas! And Happy Boxing Day!

  December 21, 2008

  And what a day it is! If you saw the Thunder’s win Friday night against the Toronto Raptors, then I’m sure you too are filled with a fresh sense of hope this morning. It was only the Thunder’s third victory of the season, but it could have been their sixty-third for all I could tell [...]

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 7 — How Do We Lose Thee? Let Us Count the Ways.

  December 17, 2008

  Recorded: December 15, 2008 Brent, Blayne, and Michael discuss the continuing struggles of the Thunder and reveal the three ways to lose a basketball game.

• OKC ThunderCast Editorial — Waiting for the Team

  December 13, 2008

  In a “Between-the-ThunderCasts” editorial, Blayne highlights the continuing waiting game afoot in OKC, and proposes a change.

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 6 — Topics From the Road, Reliance on a Superstar, and the Situation at Center

  December 8, 2008

  Recorded:  December 7, 2008 Notes:  Michael, Blayne, and Brent review their observations of the Thunder from the games in Charlotte, Orlando, and Miami.  We discuss how the Thunder’s style differs from teams with a superstar and clear up the confusion at center.  We also introduce a new predictions segment in which the Thunder Troika pit their clairvoyance [...]

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 5 — Three Great Games, A Game to Forget, and a Win!

  December 2, 2008

  Recorded: November 30th, 2008 Notes: The Thunder Troika review this week’s amazing games, which included a valiant effort, a heart-breaker, and the Thunder’s second win.

• The Chips are Down

  November 29, 2008

  Traveling to Colorado over the Thanksgiving holiday, I was forced to follow last night’s game against Minnesota through the play-by-play on a mobile phone. In spite of not even witnessing the game live, I still woke up with an ache of disappointment and frustration this morning, and felt my entire being had been on an [...]

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 4: A New Hope — PJ's Ouster, Brooks's Beginning, and a Double Bill With the Hornets

  November 26, 2008

  Recorded: November 24th, 2008 Notes: The Thunder Threesome discusses the Hornets’ return to OKC, as well as the departure of PJ Carlisemo, the promotion of Scott Brooks, and more fan expectations.

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 3 — The Hornets' Return and Damien Wilkins’ Contributions

  November 22, 2008

  Recorded:  November 20th, 2008 Notes:  Brent and Blayne riff on the players’ new sound effects, and some of the positive contributions we’ve received coming of the bench, and look ahead to the Thunder’s home-and-away with the Hornets.

• Waiting to Take Off

  November 19, 2008

  After watching the Thunder lose their eighth straight game against Houston on Monday, the fan can’t help but wonder, “How much longer?”  The team is going out night after night and seems unable to put two solid halves (let alone four quarters) together or prevent long opponent scoring runs.  We knew this would be a [...]

• “Ow” And Other Thoughts

  November 16, 2008

  The more time we get between the present and the Pacers game on the 10th, the more painful losing the Pacers game on the 10th becomes.  Same with the Hawks at home.  How different would 3 and 7 feel than 1 and 9?  And it’s not just that we lose; it’s that we lose the [...]

• A Swift Appearance

  November 12, 2008

  So very close.  The Thunder have managed some excellent quarters of late, only to fall in the waning minutes.  Both the Hawks and Pacers games felt like they were ours to lose, and we did, but not without some positives.  Robert Swift, on the Thunderdome floor for the first time against the Hawks, had an [...]

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 2 — The Thunder's First 2 Weeks and the Phantom Mascot

  November 10, 2008

  Recorded:  November 10th, 2008 Notes: Michael, Brent, and Blayne discuss the games of the first 2 weeks and the gaping hole in our hearts where there ought to be a mascot.

• First Thunder Win

  November 5, 2008

  A power-saw.  Not something to play around with.  Any operator within three feet would be wise to use caution and wear proper ear protection.  Sunday night’s Thunder vs. Timberwolves game featured a gutsy showing by our team, and 18,163 people blithely breaking with power saw etiquette.  The crowd noise in the fourth quarter was measured [...]

• Welcome to OKC ThunderCast!

  Hello, Thunderlings! If you are as excited as we are about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s inaugural season, you’ve found a site that can enhance your experience as a fan of an NBA franchise. Through this blog we will hope to bring you some additional perspectives on players, teams, and other tangents related to the Thunder [...]

• OKC ThunderCast Episode 1 — The inaugural episode in the inaugural season, podcast and host introductions, and fan expectations

  November 2, 2008

  Recorded:  November 2nd, 2008 Michael, Brent, and Blayne discuss fan expectations for the Thunder’s inaugural season in Oklahoma City, and provide an introduction to themselves and the OKC ThunderCast podcast.  Note: Not for the faint of ear.